Professional Craft Brewing (Certificate program)

Program Overview

Love a quality craft beer and want to be a part of making it? Gain the knowledge, skills and real-world experience to enter or advance within the craft brewing industry in JWU’s Professional Craft Brewing certificate program.

Then put your skills to the test in commercial craft breweries locally as part of your coursework. Or, if you choose the United Kingdom study abroad option, you may earn Brewlab’s Certificate in Practical Brewing. Either way, you’ll have the opportunity to develop, produce and serve your own recipes to professionals.

Upon successful completion, you’ll be prepared for a variety of entry-level positions within mid-sized breweries, assistant brewer positions within small breweries, or even start your own brewing business.

You can also apply the credits earned in the certificate towards the following bachelor’s degrees:

NOTE: Students who enroll in this certificate program are ineligible for financial aid. Contact the Financial Planning office for options. Costs for this program do not include any additional costs or fees, such as travel or supplies.